Quick definitions from WordNet (trip wire)
▸ noun: a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over
▸ noun: a small military force that serves as a first line of defense; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces
▸ Also see trip_wires
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▸ noun: a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over
▸ noun: a small military force that serves as a first line of defense; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces
▸ Also see trip_wires
▸ Words similar to trip wire
▸ Usage examples for trip wire
▸ Words that often appear near trip wire
▸ Rhymes of trip wire
▸ Invented words related to trip wire